Joey repeats as Nathan’s champion in overtime
Results from the Nathan’s finals
1. Joey Chestnut 59, won 5 hot dog eat off
2. Takeru Kobayashi 59
3. Tim Janus 42
4. Pat Bertoletti 38
5. Sonya Thomas 34
Online news archives contradict Rich Shea’s claim that the contest was the first to be tied at the end of regulation time: 1990, 1980, 1978 (Memorial Day weekend)
Comments on this post are now closed. Please use the second place poll thread to comment on the Nathan’s finals.
update #4
Gothamist blog entry and gallery
Sports Illustrated article and gallery
Joey Chestnut’s mother prepares for her son’s return
Jill Stoler blog entry about Coney Island contest
July 5 update #3
Yardbarker report from Coney Island. Juliet Lee was named rookie of the year.
Newsday article and gallery
New York Post report
San Jose Mercury article
Calorie Lab blog entry
ABC News article
Wackbag thread with Pat Philbin pictures
Times and Democrat column
Southtown Star article about Pat Bertoletti
BBC news video
Kobayashi’s blog entry about the contest
Praise for Rich LeFevre
Anti-CE thread in Serious Eats from Raphael Brion
update #2 IFOCE.com has full results (from Crawfish)
AP article
Gersh Kuntzman column
ESPN.com video
flickr gallery by dietrich (from TechCrunch)
update NECN.com has the contest video in its entirety
The teleblog follows after the jump.
1:00 Joey Chestnut is interviewed
12:59 Kobayashi is interviewed and says will return.
Joey is the reported winner. Tim Janus is 3rd with 42 HDB.
Joey Chestnut looks to have finished first
The contest will go into overtime – first to eat five hot dogs wins
now 59 HDB are reported for both Kobyashi and Chestnut
10 minutes the contest ends with Kobayashi and Chestnut reported as tied at 58
9:30 K 56 C 55 J 39 B 36 T 30
9 minutes K 55 C 52 J 38 B 34 T 30
8 minutes K 50 C 49 J 35 B 31 T 27
7 minutes C 46 K 44 J 31 B 28 T 25 – the onstage counters have Kobayashi on the lead
6 minutes C 40 K 40 J 28 B 25 T 23
midway C 35 K 33 J 25 Bertoletti 23 Thomas 20
4 minutes C 30 K 26 J 21 – the scores of all competitors are being shown this year
3 minutes Chestnut 24 Kobayashi 20 Janus 17
Juliet Lee – “A mother I’d like to befriend”
2 minutes Chestnut 16 Kobayashi 14 Janus 12
12:43 1 minute CHestnut 10 Shoudt 9 Kobayashi 8
12:42 The contest starts – only the midtable counters appear to have counters
12:41 The rookies are called “Puppy Chow”
12:40 Pat Bertoletti is interviewed briefly
12:38 Dale Boone is shown in a Nathan’s commerical
12:28 The introductions. Kevin Ross – dressed as James Bond, Pete Davekos, Nate Biller, Crazy Legs Conti, Allen Goldstein, Pat Philbin – called a producer for Opie & Anthony, Arturo Rios with a fur coat and suitcase/ tape player, Erik Denmark – with sideburns, Badlands Booker, Juris Shibayama – shirtless, Juliet Lee, Patrick Van Dam, Rich LeFevre, Tim Brown in a Chicago Cub mask and white suit, Hall Hunt – the “only faith based eater”, Humble Bob Shoudt. Sonya Thomas, Pat Bertoletti in a purple jacket, called a fish monger, Tim Janus,
Kobayashi – called 170 lb., Joey Chestnut
12:24 a graphic on big upsets and their rematches is shown (Was Evander Holyfield over Mike Tyson a big upset?)
12:23 A segment on Kobayashi and his jaw arthritis
12:22 Kobayashi is shown. Rich Shea comments on his hair and compares him to Carrot Top
12:18 A segment on Bertoletti and his job as a cook
12:17 back from commercial a graphic on other sports’ rules changes is shown
12:14 A segment on the MLE game is shown. It is not mentioned that the game has not been released.
12:13 A graphic on Chestnut vs. Bertoletti over the past 12 months
12:12 A segment on Chestnut is shown.
12:11 Joey Chestnut is interviewed and says he will set a new record if his body cooperates.
12:10 Disembarkation from the Bus of Champions is shown.
12:09 Clip about Coney Island history. Then all 21 competitors are listed
12:08 Back with a shot of the boardwalk and an ad for Sunday Night Baseball.
12:05 Commerical. Here is the list of winners and contest durations from 1967-1989 according to online newspaper archives. A subcategory for posts about Nathan’s history has been created.
12:04 The truncation to 10 minutes is mentioned and the “ephemera” is mentioned. Eaters are interviewed on the shortening.
12:02 Paul Page & Rich Sheas are the announcer as in previous years. Shea calls Kobayashi a brand
12:00 Weather is 78 degress with a 30% chance of rain
11:59 The program starts
11:58 am Welcome to the 2008 Nathan’s teleblog
AOL Fanhouse and FanIQ are also doing blogs of the contest if this server gets overloaded.
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anonymous said
July 4, 2008 @ 12:13 pm
First two faces as usual crazy legs and tim janus. Lerman was cut out of the archive footage. What a disgrace
jumby said
July 4, 2008 @ 12:18 pm
well they are pretty known and lerman hasnt participated altely
Anonymous said
July 4, 2008 @ 12:18 pm
It’s killing me that I can’t watch it right now… 🙁
the boy king said
July 4, 2008 @ 12:19 pm
Event is available live on ESPN.com — Espn 360
jumby said
July 4, 2008 @ 12:22 pm
anonymous 12:18 , download sopcast player, im using it atm, streams live espn for me, thats how im watching the comptition
lostinube said
July 4, 2008 @ 12:29 pm
You can watch on-line here: http://www.tvchannelsfree.com/watch/1545/ESPN.html
Anonymous said
July 4, 2008 @ 12:44 pm
Thanks for the help Jumby and the boy king… – Love Anonymous 12:18… 🙂
mike landrich said (Registered July 4, 2007)
July 4, 2008 @ 1:01 pm
Unbelievable finish. JOEY!!!!!!
Koby had the last HDB in his hand at the 10:00 mark, pulled it away and then put in it his mouth. It shouldn’t have counted toward his 59.
jumby said
July 4, 2008 @ 1:03 pm
that was complete BS match, koby won, it was soo clear at the end, it also seemed like chesnut had a reversal of fortune, cause at the end, he had white food chunk liquid smeared over his lips. KOBY won, that was absolutley ridicoulous, im so pissed.
Love bigtime said
July 4, 2008 @ 1:07 pm
who cares. The standout was Dr bigtime. He is the only eater worthy of taking off his shirt and showing off his chest. The others have no muscle and no chest. Anyone can hold in their stomach and say look at me! You can exhale now
Anonymous said
July 4, 2008 @ 1:11 pm
I want to know the totals of the rest of the eaters. Shit!
mike landrich said (Registered July 4, 2007)
July 4, 2008 @ 1:15 pm
Jumby
You’re right, it was BS. But we disagree on how and why it’s BS. Joey chipmunked the 59th HDB. Koby had food in his hand, not his mouth, which he was allowed to put in his mouth after the 10 minute mark.
To Love Bigtime…….this is CE, not bodybuilding. How someone looks is not a factor. A.D.D. must suck, when you can’t stay on topic.
Anonymous said
July 4, 2008 @ 1:22 pm
YEA JOEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
shazam said (Registered June 27, 2007)
July 4, 2008 @ 1:28 pm
I agree. The eat-off was unnecessary. Koby clearly did not have the final hot dog in his mouth at the buzzer. But at least the ultimate outcome was not affected. Congratulations, Joey.
Anonymous said
July 4, 2008 @ 1:38 pm
At both the end of regulation and the end of overtime Joey looked spent —– dead. I thought he reversed along the way. Koby out ate him, that’s for sure.
Anonymous said
July 4, 2008 @ 1:39 pm
I think Humble Bob ate 70.
Linda Lee said (Registered July 2, 2008)
July 4, 2008 @ 1:40 pm
does anyone know what they did in previous years ties?
Anonymous said
July 4, 2008 @ 1:44 pm
They were both definitely pushing the limits at the buzzer. But, I agree. Kobyashi definitely had food in his hand which he removed from in front of his mouth, looked at and then put into his mouth… all after the buzzer.
And, yeah, Anon 1:38. Koby certainly looked more comfortable at the end, but as Mike L. said, its not about looks…
Congrats to Joey.
jumby said
July 4, 2008 @ 1:49 pm
as i said, people can check the video, but there seems to be white liquid smeared all over joeys lips near the end, i think that he threwup, by the way ill be upload bout 55 mins of the ESPN show, ill be posting the link a bit later after i uploaded it.
Frankie said (Registered February 9, 2007)
July 4, 2008 @ 1:49 pm
In a perfect world, the hdb in Kobys hand would not count, and the judges would looked at the debris left by Koby and deducted hdbs. Since it was such a high profile event they had to go into a tie breaker to keep the uninitiated from crying foul. Congrats, Joey on a triple confirmed victory
jumby said
July 4, 2008 @ 2:00 pm
dont think there was ever a tie in the competiton to answer ur question anony linda leee
Steakbellie said (Registered August 11, 2006)
July 4, 2008 @ 2:00 pm
USM says Juliet Lee is Rookie of the Year!!!!!
Anonymous said
July 4, 2008 @ 2:00 pm
Koby won outright!
ojrifkin said (Registered July 27, 2005)
July 4, 2008 @ 2:00 pm
In 1990 and 1978, it was declared a tie. In 1980 an eat off was held and the contest remained tied after the eat off so a tie was also declared.
Carey said
July 4, 2008 @ 2:01 pm
White bun debris means a reversal?
Koby had AT LEAST one HDB in his hand after the buzzer, and he had to take multiple bites at it to get it in his mouth. They shouldn’t have gone into overtime.
Next year, put a rule into effect saying that you can’t have your hand in front of your mouth after the buzzer. Hands are not an extension of your mouth.
jumby said
July 4, 2008 @ 2:01 pm
really? hmm i guess i researched wrong
Anonymous said
July 4, 2008 @ 2:02 pm
ROTY? Shit, she’s been eating since shhe was 40, and shes damned near 43 now! WTF?
The Critic said
July 4, 2008 @ 2:06 pm
Best Nathan’s final ever – riveting, thrilling,exciting, and unbelievable finish. Tv coverage, however, stunk.
ED "COOKIE" JARVIS said
July 4, 2008 @ 2:07 pm
HAS ANYONE SEEN THE HAND FULL THEY EAT AT THE END. IN THERE HAND NOT IN THE MOUTH . NOT GREAT JUDGING GERSH KUNTSMAN. HAVE YOU EVER SEEN ANYONE LOSE THAT HAD GERSH FOR THERE COUNTER .GOOD JOB TO ALL THE REST OF THE EATERS THAT DIDN’T GET MENCHANED AT THE END . IT’S ALSO TIME FOR THIS SITE TO HAVE TO POST YOUR NAME NOT LIKE SOME WIMPS .HAVE A GREAT 4 TH OF JULY.
Jake from SF said
July 4, 2008 @ 2:33 pm
Congrats Joey.
jumby said
July 4, 2008 @ 2:41 pm
http://rapidshare.com/files/127118406/hotdog_comp_2008.zip.html
if anyone wants to download the espn coverage of the compeittion, here yah go , i uploaded it for yah
Anonymous said
July 4, 2008 @ 3:03 pm
No shit Cookie. I agree!
Linda Lee said (Registered July 2, 2008)
July 4, 2008 @ 3:11 pm
Does anyone else wonder why the espn announcer said that rude comment about shirtless DR Bigtime but he says nothing about the women with the signs? How about next year half naked men hold up numbers signs for once?
anonymous said
July 4, 2008 @ 3:20 pm
Post real names? Keep dreamin Cookie it wont happen on this site. Would not surprise me one bit if both eaters were thrown a few grand under the table to finish in a dead heat to make it exciting.
killer k hill said
July 4, 2008 @ 3:21 pm
hellllllll yeahhhhhhh Joey keepin that shit in the good ole USA
Mr bodybuilder said
July 4, 2008 @ 3:22 pm
Some of the eaters might look ok with the shirts on but one they come off the layers of fat are revealed no matter how buff they look with the shirt. Bigtime can strut his stuff and be proud of it
crawfish said (Registered May 24, 2008)
July 4, 2008 @ 3:52 pm
Official Results on IFOCE.com
Joey Chestnut: 59
Takeru Kobayashi: 59
Tim Janus: 42
Pat Bertoletti: 38
Sonya Thomas: 34
Hall Hunt: 30
Bob Shoudt: 30
Juliet Lee: 29
Erik Denmark: 28
Juris Shibayama: 28
Tim Brown: 27
Eric Booker: 25.5
Patrick Vandam: 25
Rich LeFevre: 25
Crazy Legs Conti: 24
Allan Goldstein: 21
Pat Philbin: 19
Nathan Biller: 18.5
Pete Davekos: 18
Arturo Rios: 16
Kevin Ross: 14
Pat From Moonachie said
July 4, 2008 @ 4:50 pm
I had 20 (sub par performance) and saw a few whole HDBs scattered under the table …not naming names because i’m not sure whose they were and I ain’t no rat, besides it’s the judge’s job to catch that stuff!
Jon Krakauer said
July 4, 2008 @ 5:08 pm
You can see how much airtime Dr. ILoveMe got for taking off his shirt, mayber he thought it was wingbowl
WingKong said (Registered December 19, 2006)
July 4, 2008 @ 5:17 pm
Pat,
If your going to put that out there you might as well name names…If not you just look like sour grapes.
nic "TheIncredibleBulk" fry said
July 4, 2008 @ 5:49 pm
congrats to erik denmark what a solid performance by him, and tim janus infact everybody put on a good show not trying to kiss ass but its always nice when people put up their best at the big show…but…. for shame on tk he needs to retire…. that is too many years he is gettin away with murder, weather it be reversals or his stunt this year by eating his last hot dog after the buzzer…. You guys put on a great show, look forward to it next year…. but forget that… its all about the krystals now….. i believe im gonna eat all of them… Who all is gonna go to oklahoma for some bbq
mega munch said
July 4, 2008 @ 6:18 pm
Great show! Joey got a split second head start at the beginning but even as a Koby fan I have to agree that the handful of HDB he down after the buzzer shouldn’t have counted.
How annoying was the on screen HDB counter being completely wrong compared to the real action?
I like Carey’s hands free rule. That’s a no brainer that should be in place for all MLE contests.
Anonymous said
July 4, 2008 @ 6:30 pm
All this BS about Pat Bertoletti, Pat Bertoletti. Shit! Tim is the quiet, respected champion. Bertoletti needs to drop in the rankings. Tim is much his superior right now.
Carey said
July 4, 2008 @ 6:33 pm
I agree that the coverage was a bit off. They showed people waiting to be announced, but didn’t show the announcements, istead went to the next person. I like the ‘hot dogging’ during the opening competitor announcements, but didn’t get to see it. I missed the live competition but saw the re-broadcast right afterwards. Was there a difference?
Bronson Fan said
July 4, 2008 @ 6:34 pm
Bertoletti’s number was a little disappointing, I don’t think hot dogs is his best event.
Dr. Bigtime said
July 4, 2008 @ 6:50 pm
Great contest. Tied for 9th, my goal was to break into the top 10, and I’m happy with that. Will improve for Krystal finals. Can’t wait to see the video. To Love Bigtime, thanks. Mike, I use what I got, until I can get my eating where I want it to be. (BTW, I didn’t post that myself, although that would be right up my alley).
Maybe next year I can get Rookie of the Year. >)
Anonymous said
July 4, 2008 @ 7:23 pm
I’d rather engage in self-love that hating on others. Way to go Dr. Big Time!
Pat From Moonachie said
July 4, 2008 @ 7:24 pm
WK, I still think I did pretty shitty regardless of any excess debris I saw, and I wouldn’t attribute it to anyone unless I knew who it was specifically, THAT wouldn’t be fair ..I would’ve taken a picture of it but we were being hustled off the stage area right at the end of the contest.
beautifulbrian said
July 4, 2008 @ 7:25 pm
Pat don’t worry about being a rat. BTW it rhymes so go for it. It’s long overdue that some of these cheaters who pose as eaters( boy i should have been a poet and i know it) just want to brag about finishing ahead of someone for personal reasons. Maybe they got cut from the baseball team in high school or were told they would never amount to anything in life. Anyone that has hot dog buns stuffed under their plates should be ashamed of themselves. I dont believe some of those low end totals. It appears that certain eaters got shafted. What an outrage!
Tonto said
July 4, 2008 @ 7:38 pm
Although, true to his word, Dr. Bigtime did finish in the top 10. Well done, you proved me wrong.
anonymous said
July 4, 2008 @ 7:43 pm
Rios and nasty nate got screwed over big time i was there and saw the whole thing. At least i have the balls to come out and say it
Furious Pete said
July 4, 2008 @ 8:08 pm
Kobe should have won…that is all. Watched that from the front and it totally looked like Kobe won.
ThePlateCounter said (Registered May 18, 2008)
July 4, 2008 @ 8:59 pm
How come a lot of the eaters totals were down from their qualifier totals.
Maybe East Hartford wasn’t the only place that had extra plates floating around.
anonymous said
July 4, 2008 @ 9:05 pm
Goldstein is good for 19 anything else added to that total is the judge’s fault
Pat From Moonachie said
July 4, 2008 @ 9:20 pm
..and let me clarify, that whole hot dog and bun I saw under the table could’ve just fallen off the table, as opposed to anyone willfully cheating, my point is the judges in the pit don’t have the vantage point to see stuff like that, especially in the finals the focus is on the two man show.
Pat From Moonachie said
July 5, 2008 @ 12:05 am
I just watched the DVR of the contest and heard Rich Shea’s commentary … the friend request has been made! 😉
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=45358365
SMITTY said
July 5, 2008 @ 1:20 am
I seen the Hot Dog and Bun fall.It’s now confirmed as a Dog fall
Alicia said
July 5, 2008 @ 2:11 am
It was unbelievable! I sat on the edge of my seat. Good show. Joey, you are amazing. . you are the best and a classy act.
anonymous said
July 5, 2008 @ 3:57 am
don moses lerman must have pissed off some people for his image to be removed from all MLE archive footage.
Anonymous said
July 5, 2008 @ 5:23 am
I agree Furious Pete. They gave that to Joey. Totally unfair.
Anonymous said
July 5, 2008 @ 5:47 am
Humble Bob is ranked higher than Koby in Hall’s poll? Oh shit. Give me a fucking break.
Stan Vermont said
July 5, 2008 @ 6:54 am
Joey jumped the gun on the beginning…Koby had a little left…The Heat got the best of all of them!
mike landrich said (Registered July 4, 2007)
July 5, 2008 @ 7:35 am
Juris
I hope you didn’t think my ‘This is CE, not bodybuilding” was a slam to you (I think we’re past that). I was replying to the “Love Bigtime” post, which was moronic and had nothing to do with CE. Your entrance was a case of showmanship, just like everyone else’s.
Love Bigtime said
July 5, 2008 @ 7:41 am
Mr Landrich it is usually the ones that have the rolls around the midsection that take offense to bodybuilding comments. Maybe it is you that has the complex
Anonymous said
July 5, 2008 @ 8:00 am
I love Dr. BigTime!
anonymous said
July 5, 2008 @ 8:44 am
Plate counter we have not heard from you since hartford. I assume you are now questioning the Hartford totals of Rios and Davekos after hearing about their totals in the Nathans finals
anonymous said
July 5, 2008 @ 8:59 am
The thing that makes this site so special is THE NEGATIVE COMMENTS. You gain nothing from it . It’s purpose is to demean and hurt people But we can’t live without it
SPBBBMB Congragigator/Fashion Commentator said
July 5, 2008 @ 9:31 am
A lot of movement in the Best Dressed Eater Ranking halfway consideration mental prep for the final poll later this year:
Tim Brown – A Cubs fan celebrating what I hope will finally be our year!! That could be the strangest, but most creative headgear of the year – Since the camera only showed him for five seconds, I need pictures to truly appreciate his whole ensemble. But, it looks like a big winner.
Kevin Ross – How debonair was that? Not as crazy as Tim’s helmet, but A+ for thinking outside the box, and a great ironic “fine dining” statement, or perhaps it was “James Bond goes to Coney Island”…one that will be etched in the Eater Outfit Hall of Fame..Kevin’s eating totals may be been shaken but not stirred, but his outfit certainly stirred up the crowd.
Arturo Rios – Funny!! I loved the coat, and the giant boom box. He was off the hook! Just what I was hoping for – only problem, his long entrance threw off everyone else, so that made it hard to see what anyone else did after that.
Pretty Boy – Pete and I had this discussion in Atlanta. He needed to add more than just a hat, and he did…was that Ryan’s jacket he “borrowed”?
Deep Dish – Suits (A LA LERMAN), especially purple suits, always make the man!!
Nasty Nate – added something, again the cut off camera time made it hard to evaluate…but an effort to impress always impresses!
Pat Philbin, and Rich – Their natural handsomeness is always enough
Kobayashi – Condiment head, with a champion’s heart…he lost by a mouthful, but added much needed “mustard” to the contest. His biggest problem, we see him twice a year, typically, so Krystals will have to be another eyeful.
Dr. Bigtime – Women across the country swooned as the Dr. flexed, and somewhere, SkinnyBoy Lane is saying “mine are better”. First time that no clothes added to a Best Dressed outfit!
Humble Bob – the towel over the head was probably functional, but it added 2 and1/2 points to his Humble stature.
Juliet – Just a beautiful lady, flat out….I don’t care what she wore.
Sonya – World’s biggest smile always moves her up the rankings, and she stays in the Top 5 in dogs consumed – a champion in all polls for the ages.
Hall Hunt – solid with the eyeblack, as always-and I like the changing words….but, the eyeblack is becoming expected ( like Eater X facepaint ). A case of the unusual being predictable – once you set a standard, you’ve got to beat it….welcome to my world!
Eater X – It ‘s his trademark, so changes have to come in subtle ways. Tim takes third in the real contest…he stays a top five eater, and top five dresser.
Badlands – It looks good just to see him represented!
Crazy Legs – the man told me he was going to concentrate on the food, and again, his hat is becoming a regular statement. Still, the powder blue went well with the meal, like a fine wine. Gloves a nice touch – I believe between him and I, the glove thing will catch on – it is not only interesting, it’s functional when dipping into mysterious warm beverages.
Joey – A yellow Mustard Belt, the battle scars of bun across his face, the angst of his eating expressions….there’s always a place for the World’s Best Eater in the Best Dressed List.
Allen – refuses to become a slave to fashion, this may be a fashion statement in itself. Patrick VanDam must have consulted him for clothing tips.
Finally, if anyone has more pictures that show off the eater “gear” and entrances, I’d love to see it, and absolutely need it to defend my final rankings in the fall against EatFeats anonymouses.
BIG POINT: One contest does not a year make, even the arguably biggest contest of the year – A lot of eaters that hadn’t done squat in this department stepped up…now you gotta keep it up!! (that’s what she said). Hope you all got to see my “bacon-enhanced” outfit from the past few days, in my minor league Atlanta radio bacon eating contest with Bubba……I’m not just a judge, I’m also a proud member. Stay beautiful!
SPBBBMB Congragigator/Fashion Commentator said
July 5, 2008 @ 9:38 am
Oops, forgot Erik the Red – see, the predictable does sometimes becomes the not-so-rememberable, especially to aging, brain-dead judges. Like, Sonya and Janus, Erik is a solid performer in food, and fashion. Semi-sideburns add 1/2 point.
Anonymous said
July 5, 2008 @ 10:11 am
CE needs to use Dr. S’s angle! If you other fuckers are jealous, suck it up!
Mr Deeds said
July 5, 2008 @ 11:27 am
I agree with Furious Pete Kobe won but the Sheas have to keep it interesting and keep Chestnut on top.
It makes you wonder was Kobe’s jaw really hurt last year or was it just a ploy to keep excitement in there organization.
Before I forget congrats to furious Pete on his burger championship.
anonymous said
July 5, 2008 @ 11:41 am
Dr S got what it takes while the others give in to the temptation of food. It takes alot of discipline for him to achieve his fine tuned body. Everyone should use the Dr as a role model instead of giving into your eating disorders and i dont mean anorexia or bulemia
I know said
July 5, 2008 @ 11:43 am
Sonya got screwed big time by the judges There was a plate they did not give her credit for
mike landrich said (Registered July 4, 2007)
July 5, 2008 @ 12:41 pm
All you morons who think CE is akin to bodybuilding probably watch football just to swoon over Terrell Owens. Juris has a great build, but the sport is Competitive Eating. His entrance was noteworthy, but you get judged on numbers, not a judge’s opinion of your look. No one has downplayed his physique, which he has worked his ass off to attain, but you idiots get offended by anyone saying his build doesn’t come into play at a hot dog eating contest. Luckily for the other eaters, the sport is judged by numbers. If you want to see a sport judged by looks, go to a real bodybuilding show.
anonymous said
July 5, 2008 @ 1:10 pm
Correction NECN does not show the video in its entirety. BB.com at last check has the entire show plus introductions
Bruce Leroy said
July 5, 2008 @ 1:37 pm
This was a great comp! Bundden Death! I’ve read (most) of the posts and I think we’ve woven the threads of vanity and personal feelings into this a lil too far…but its a free country. Big Props to the X man for putting up some high numbers….Not so hi for Bertoletti, but he’s chewed(kicked) sooo much ass this year it really does’nt matter if he has an off day. Koby was on fire, but he couldn’t beat Joey, who despite the pain and obviousness of his discomfort, bulled through, willful and patriotic ingestion.
The head to head action was unrivaled in CE history. R Shea’s bite by bite comentary was the best I’ve ever heard on a broadcast CE event… once again a shame that G Shea could not be heard on the TV’s of the millions watching around the world. The ESPN guys are truly lost this whole day….why are they there? Thier comentary was poor at best. Just let the Shea’s handle all the broadcasting… I say. The delay on the entrances as stated previously was a frustrating audio/ visual mishcalanze.
ojrifkin said (Registered July 27, 2005)
July 5, 2008 @ 1:43 pm
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